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A study conducted at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center has found that charging lithium-ion batteries at high currents right before they leave the factory is 30 times faster and can extend battery lifespans by 50%. A lithium-ion battery’s very first charge is more momentous than it sounds. It determines how well and how long the battery [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers at Aalto University have uncovered the thermal energy loss in qubits through a simple experimental setup, shedding light on superconducting qubit coherence loss in quantum computers. The study, involving physicists and an international team, focuses on superconducting Josephson junctions, crucial for high-performance quantum computing, and provides insights into thermal dissipation and its impact on [...] #trendingtechnews

HKUST’s new cooling device breaks world records with a 75 K temperature lift and a 48% efficiency boost, using eco-friendly materials. Researchers from the School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed an eco-friendly refrigeration device with record-breaking cooling performance. With a boost in efficiency of over 48%, [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers have developed AINU, an AI that can differentiate between cancer and normal cells and detect early viral infections in cells using nanoscale-resolution images. This could lead to faster, more accurate disease diagnostics and better patient outcomes. Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia International Physics [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers have discovered that non-living hydrogels can play the video game Pong and improve over time, enhancing their gameplay accuracy by up to 10% through practice. These hydrogels, utilizing a feedback loop involving charged particle distributions, demonstrate a memory-like capability to adapt and react within a virtual environment. This finding highlights the potential of simple [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center have made significant strides in manipulating the optical properties of thermal radiation using metasurfaces. Their latest study demonstrates how these two-dimensional materials can control thermal radiation to create customizable light sources, which could influence a range of applications from military operations to space technology. Groundbreaking Advancements in Light Control [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers have developed new methods for coupling light to surface-gliding sound waves. Researchers at the University of Rochester have employed surface acoustic waves to tackle a major challenge in the development of a quantum internet. In a new study published in Nature Communications, scientists from Rochester’s Institute of Optics and Department of Physics and Astronomy [...] #trendingtechnews

Scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory are pioneering the use of liquid lithium in spherical tokamaks to enhance fusion performance. Recent computer simulations suggest the optimal placement of lithium vapor to protect the tokamak’s interior from intense plasma heat. Innovative configurations, such as the lithium “cave” and porous plasma-facing walls, aim to simplify the [...] #trendingtechnews

Scientists have developed perovskite crystals that could revolutionize optical technologies by facilitating efficient room-temperature operations in devices essential for advanced signal processing. Integrated photonic circuits operating at room temperature combined with optical nonlinear effects could revolutionize both classical and quantum signal processing. Scientists from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, in collaboration* [...] #trendingtechnews

An AI sensor accurately measures the orientation of the Milky Way. A new research study is drawing inspiration from an insect species that evolved 130 million years ago to enhance navigation systems in drones, robots, and orbiting satellites. The dung beetle is the first known species to use the Milky Way at night to navigate, [...] #trendingtechnews

Rice University’s new method for synthesizing stable, high-quality perovskite solar cells promises to revolutionize solar technology with cheaper, more flexible panels. Solar power is one of the most transformative energy technologies in our time. It is not only the fastest-growing energy technology in recent history but also one of the cheapest energy sources and the [...] #trendingtechnews

Physicists have developed a groundbreaking superconductor material that could revolutionize the scalablity and reliability of quantum computing components. By combining trigonal tellurium with a gold thin film, they created a two-dimensional interface superconductor with enhanced spin polarization, which shows promise for creating stable spin qubits. The material’s transition under a magnetic field suggests it could [...] #trendingtechnews

Experiments in weightlessness isolate the classic phenomenon of diffusion. For years, researchers have developed various models to describe a critical class of mixing effects, such as those occurring in the flow within a chemical reactor. However, experimental validation has significantly lagged behind, primarily due to the interference of gravity effects. A European research team involving [...] #trendingtechnews

A new air-powered computer detects failures in medical devices using air pressure, eliminating electronic sensors for a safer, cheaper alternative. Future plans include expanding its use to hazardous environments. Researchers have developed an air-powered computer that can detect and issue alerts when certain medical devices fail. This device simplifies the monitoring process by eliminating the [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers have developed a hydrogel that can learn to play the game Pong, demonstrating that even simple materials can exhibit adaptive behaviors akin to those seen in living systems. The study, led by Dr. Yoshikatsu Hayashi from the University of Reading, also revealed that similar hydrogels could mimic cardiac tissue, potentially offering new avenues for [...] #trendingtechnews

Researchers from NC State and Johns Hopkins have developed a breakthrough technology that leverages DNA for data storage and computing, offering capabilities such as storing, retrieving, computing, and rewriting data. This technology is made viable by innovative polymer structures called dendricolloids, enhancing data density and preservation. It enables functions similar to electronic devices and could [...] #trendingtechnews

Scientists at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have developed a revolutionary microscopy method that enables the direct visualization of nanostructures and their optical properties. This breakthrough allows researchers to observe nanoscale materials, like metamaterials, in unprecedented detail by manipulating light in innovative ways. The method has taken over five years to [...] #trendingtechnews

Auxetics, which expand when stretched and contract when compressed, defy conventional behavior. NIST researchers have now simplified the process of using them. Imagine pulling on the long ends of a rectangular piece of rubber. It should become narrower and thinner. But what if, instead, it got wider and fatter? Now, push in on those same [...] #trendingtechnews

Engineers created a compact sensor with infrared imaging for drones, enhancing crop management by allowing for precise irrigation and pest control, which could lower grocery prices and boost harvests. An international team of engineers has developed a compact and lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities that can be easily mounted on a drone for [...] #trendingtechnews

The University of South Australia’s new machine-learning model allows for rapid and cost-effective creativity assessments in schools, using the TCT-DP test to deliver fast and precise results. In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over predictable, routine tasks, fostering creativity in schools is more crucial than ever. Although most teachers recognize creativity as [...] #trendingtechnews